There’s no one way to be a public interest lawyer, and our alumni do it all. From owning and working in firms of all sizes to leading nonprofits and powering government agencies, you’ll find them working for clients and issues across the globe. Casework and policy change, organizing and elected office, pro bono efforts and know your rights trainings—you use the law in service of human needs.
Law is a human experience, and your search for the people and places that will help you practice it should be, too. A professional network is both critical to your success and your capacity in the face of a lifetime of public service. Chances are, another grad has done it, been through it, or is itching to find another person who shares their vision.
Join our Mock Speed Interview days where you’ll sit down with several dozen students to give them practice interviewing for jobs and allow the opportunity for real-time feedback. It’s also a great potential recruiting pipeline for your job!
You could bring top talent to your workplace and support current students by offering opportunities through the Career Planning Office. Know someone looking for a stellar public interest advocate? Perhaps a fellow or an intern? You can post opportunities for both students and alumni via our online portal in Symplicity.
It’s easier to be it if you can see it, which is why our career panels and lunch-and-learns are so valuable to our students. Join us as a career panel guest speaker to share your career story with students and inspire the next wave of social justice lawyers.
Join us on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, for the next meeting of the CUNY Law Alumni Connection Series — our monthly virtual gathering designed to foster meaningful relationships among graduates across all class years and career paths.
Join us for an information session to learn more about CUNY School of Law’s mission, programs, and community. Prospective students will have the opportunity to learn about our unique commitment […]
Discover how to craft a strong and authentic personal statement at our CUNY Law workshop. Learn what admissions committees look for, get practical tips, and explore how to share your story effectively as you prepare your application. RSVP HERE
Join us on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, for the next meeting of the CUNY Law Alumni Connection Series — our monthly virtual gathering designed to foster meaningful relationships among graduates across all class years and career paths.
Join us for an information session to learn more about CUNY School of Law’s mission, programs, and community. Prospective students will have the opportunity to learn about our unique commitment to public interest law, the admissions process, financial aid, and academic programs. This session will also include time for Q&A so that you can get […]
All events on this calendar are open to the public, or our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and supporter audiences.
Events are wheelchair accessible. For disability-related accommodations, contact the organizer of the event. Advance notice is kindly requested.
Faculty and staff members who wish to hold an event, such as a lecture, conference, or reception, should complete the request form. These events are overseen by the Events Department at events@law.cuny.edu.
For more information visit:Schedule Your Events.
Time: Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Office:4|105
Phone: (718) 340-4230
Email: careerplanningoffice@law.cuny.edu
